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Graphic Novels Quotes

On graphic novels as an underrated, sometimes overlooked medium.

These graphic novels quotes range from genuine enthusiasm, like naming Grant Morrison's 'Earth-2' a favorite, to a flat admission that reading them just isn't a personal habit. One even argues the medium itself is underused given how great it can be. See our Comic quotes for more on the wider comics world.

One of my favorite graphic novels of all time is Grant Morrison's 'Earth-2.'

Quotes by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

The 'Barnaby' books were always intended to be graphic novels.

Quotes by Janet Evanovich

Comic books and graphic novels are a great medium. It's incredibly underused.

Quotes by Darren Aronofsky

I'm not not a fan of graphic novels, but it's not like one of my pastimes, reading graphic novels.

Quotes by Bel Powley

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You know, I read graphic novels but not encyclopedically.

Quotes by Aisha Tyler

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there disagreement about how much people enjoy graphic novels here?
Yes, one speaker names a specific favorite series as a personal pick, while another admits reading graphic novels just isn't really a pastime for them. It's a mix of enthusiasm and indifference. See our Fan quotes for more on varying levels of interest in a medium.
Does any quote argue graphic novels are underappreciated?
One does, arguing that comic books and graphic novels remain a great medium that's still vastly underused for what it can do.
Is there a quote tracing a specific series back to graphic novel origins?
Yes, one line notes that a well-known comic strip series was always intended to be graphic novels from the start, rather than being adapted into the format later. Browse our Books quotes for more on reading formats and origins.
What favorite graphic novel gets a specific mention here?
A well-known Grant Morrison series is named as an all-time favorite, giving a concrete example within the broader discussion of the medium.
How candid is the quote about not enjoying graphic novels?
It's fairly direct — the speaker admits it isn't really one of their pastimes, without dismissing the medium outright, just noting it's not a personal habit.

Whether tracing 'Barnaby' back to its graphic-novel origins or weighing in as a lukewarm reader, these quotes treat the format as worth taking seriously either way. Browse Books and Fan quotes for related reading habits.